Comparison

QRabber vs QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QRabber

Easily scan and create QR and barcode codes for quick information sharing. Save, export, and customize your codes with various content types. This tool is designed for speed and versatility.

Highlights
  • Scan QR and barcodes
  • Create custom QR and barcodes
  • Share codes via email, text, social media
  • Save scanned codes
  • Use torch during scans
  • Customize code appearance
  • Organize codes into lists
Features
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QRabber is the ultimate QR and barcode tool for anyone who needs to scan or create codes quickly and easily. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or just someone who needs to share information quickly, QRabber is the app for you. With QRabber, you can: - Scan QR and barcode codes quickly and easily; - Create your own QR and barcode codes with custom content; - Share your codes with others via email, text, or social media; - Save your scanned codes for future reference; - QRabber is the fastest and most versatile QR and barcode scanner and creator available. It's simple to use and provides all the features you need to create, share, and scan codes with ease. SCAN ANY QR CODES & BARCODES: • Easily and quickly Scan any code; • Use Torch during the Scan; • URLs: open it within the QRabber; • Contact information: save it to Contacts on your iPhone; • Save location where the code was scanned. CREATE OWN QR CODES & BARCODES: • Create code with any text; • Create URLs; • Create Contact information (VCard); • Customise all your codes by changing background and color. HISTORY • Group all codes into the lists; • Make the list of favourites and have quick access to them. SHARE Easy and quickly share your QR codes and Barcodes. MAP Browse all codes with the built in map. Download QRabber now and start scanning and creating codes like a pro!

About

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access product information, documents, and more. Create custom QR codes for various platforms and data types, with options for personalization.

Highlights
  • Scan product QR codes for detailed information
  • Scan and rename documents
  • Create standard QR codes (contacts, locations, notes, messages)
  • Create special QR codes (social media, PayPal, App Store)
  • Customize QR codes with colors and logos
  • Scan barcodes
Features
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A must-have app in your iPhone or iPad! now!! The Ideal app for scanning QR Codes and Barcodes! These app includes amazing Features : - Scan QR of Products & Detailed Food Information. - Scan Documents. - Rename Scanned Documents. - Create your own QR: choose between Standard or Special QR Codes. - Standard Codes for: Contacts, Locations, Notes and Messages. - Special Codes for: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube, Skype, Paypal and App Store. - Customize your QR Codes with Colors, Gifs and Social Media logos. Terms of use: https://popularappsandgames.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy and policy: https://popularappsandgames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

QRabber4 screens
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader at 79% against QRabber's 0%. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). QRabber's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QRabber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QRabber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of QRabber's written reviews are positive against 79% of QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRabber ships an update every 12 months, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QRabber versus QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRabberQR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav KovalyovProtection & Security App LLC

Customer experience

QRabber

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

All ratings1,111 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative11.0%

Bugs and requests

QRabber

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera focus issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to upload own images
  • Improved scanning accuracy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QRabber

One-time1
  • QRabber Pro$1.99
1 purchases

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is QRabber free?
QRabber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader free?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRabber or QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader?
QRabber is rated higher. QRabber averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do QRabber or QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader have ads?
QRabber shows ads; QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QRabber or QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader?
QRabber ships an update every 12 months, and QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader fortnightly. Most recently, QRabber was updated on September 16, 2026 and QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader on September 24, 2026.

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